Senior Radiology Assistant - Ultrasound in St Leonards-on-Sea inSt Leonards-on-Sea PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aSenior Ultrasound Radiology Department Assistant (Band 3)to join our friendly and professional ultrasound team atEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.This key role supports the smooth, safe and efficient running of the Ultrasound Department across our three locations:Conquest Hospital, Eastbourne District General Hospitaland theBexhill Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).We're looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated team player with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will work closely with sonographers, radiologists and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care and administrative support within a busy ultrasound department.

Main duties of the job
You'll assist with a variety of ultrasound and interventional examinations, help prepare and maintain clinical areas, and ensure patients feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their visit. You'll also act as a chaperone for both sonographers and Consultant Radiologists across general and Obstetric ultrasound lists and provide reassurance and support to patients during sometimes sensitive or complex scans. Additionally, you will assist in the administrative aspects of the department including preparation of the ultrasound rooms, management of stock, booking of ward patients and performing departmental audit for clinical governance.This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same - you'll be part of a supportive, friendly team and well-established team, developing your clinical skills and making a real difference to patients'

Experience
s within our ultrasound service.You will need to be flexible in your approach to work. The core operating hours of the department are:Eastbourne District General Hospital - til 1630 (30 minute lunch)The Conquest Hospital - til 1700 (1 hour lunch due to consultant clinics)Bexhill Community Diagnostic Centre - 0900 til 1700 (30 minute lunch)This is a cross-site post assisting in all 3 locations withonemain base site. Flexible working would be consideredPrevious NHS

Experience
within an ultrasound healthcare setting is preferred.

About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.Statement on the Use of AIWe value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills,

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Date posted
05 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3

Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number
374-ED1Job location
sCross siteConquest Hospital, The RidgeSt Leonards-on-SeaTN37 7RD

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Qualifications
EssentialMinimum requirement of relevant NVQ 3 and documented evidence of further training in relevant clinical skills and departmental procedures e.g. I.V. cannulation, patient monitoring skills and aseptic technique. e.g. CHS19computerised patient record systems, to NVQ3 equivalentDesirableEDCL or other recognised IT qualification

Experience
EssentialSignificant recent

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as an RDA in a hospital environmentDesirableRecent proven

Experience
in a similar role in NHS.Skills/Knowledge/AbilitiesEssentialGood communication skills both verbal and non-verbalGood organisational skillsAble to work independentlyCompetent and accurate IT skills for both data entry on Radiology Information System and to use other hospital data bases. Ability to use programs such as Excel to produce audit reports and produce spreadsheets for inclusion in audit paperworkCannulation on a regular basis

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EssentialSignificant recent

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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